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GRIMES, Captain Fergal (Clonlara, Co. Clare. Formerly of Mayorstone, Limerick. Late of Aer Lingus and Virgin Atlantic). January 17th 2022 peacefully at Milford Care Centre. Beloved husband and best friend of Angela (née Horsfall). Cherished son of Mary B. and the late Eddie. Dearly loved brother of Fintan, Enda, Lelia and Siobhán. Sadly missed by his loving brothers-in-law Tim (Danagher), Paul (Reynolds), Seán (O’Driscoll) and Geoff (Horsfall), sisters-in–law Miriam (Grimes), Janet (O’Driscoll) and Katrina (Horsfall), father-in-law Derek Horsfall, uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, extended family in Ireland and Canada and friends. Requiem Mass will take place in Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Ennis Road, tomorrow (Wednesday) at 11.00am. A private cremation service will take place. Fergal’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed on www.ourladyoftherosary parishlimerick.ie/web-cam/ Family flowers only please, donations to Milford Care Centre. In the interests of public health, attendance at the Service will be restricted in line with social distancing protocols and government guidelines. Cards and messages of sympathy can be sent to Thompson’s, Thomas Street, Limerick. May he Rest in Peace.

COONAN, (Ballymore Eustace) – January 14, 2022, (peacefully), surrounded by his loving family, at Naas General Hospital, Charles E, beloved father of Hilary, Andrew and Robert. Pre-deceased by his loving wife Frances; Sadly missed by his loving sons, daughter, brothers Ian and Stuart, sister Consuelo, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren Isabelle, Katherine, Charlie, Deirdre, Becky, Patrick, James, Clara and Bobbie, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Reposing at his home today (Tuesday) from 4.00 o’c to 8.00 o’c with Prayers at 7.00 o’c. Removal tomorrow (Wednesday) to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ballymore Eustace arriving for 10.00 o’c Mass. Funeral immediately afterwards to Newlands Cross Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Society of St. Vincent De Paul and or The Friends of Naas Hospital. Enquiries to Murphy Brothers Funeral Directors Church Lane, Naas Ph: 045 897397. The Funeral Mass can be viewed by clicking on the following link: https://churchmedia.tv/camera/parish-of-ballymore-eustace “Requiescat in Pace”

BROOKS, Louisa (Blackrock and Glasthule, Co. Dublin). It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of Louisa in St. Vincent’s Private Hospital on January 15th 2022, who, with positivity and courage faced a long illness and passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Much loved daughter of Deirdre and the late Tony, cherished sister of Brenda and Frank, beloved sister-in-law of Alan and Amy and adored aunty Lou Lou of Ewan, Finn, Joss, Oisín and Cillian. Louisa leaves behind many heartbroken aunts, uncles, cousins, godchildren and a wide circle of friends who supported her with love and kindness throughout her life. Requiem Mass tomorrow (Wednesday) at 10am in The Church of the Guardian Angels, Newtownpark Avenue followed by cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium. Both the Mass and the Cremation Service can be viewed online using the following links: https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-guardian-​angel​s-blackrock-dublin and Mount Jerome on this link: https://www.mountjerome.ie/garden-chapel-service/ . Please respect social distancing and mask wearing protocols at all times. Messages to the family can be left in the ‘Condolences’ Section on www.irishtimes.com. Táimid cróibhriste do Louisa – ár ngrá tú. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam uasal.

ROSS-McDONALD, Ingrid, Monday, January 17, 2022 (originally from Hamburg, Germany and latterly of Crinkill and Banagher, Co Offaly) peacefully at Tullamore Hospital. After a long decline, she spent her last day at home with husband Malcolm, daughters Petra and Candida, son-in-law Richard and grandsons Oscar and Myles. She will also be sadly missed by granddaughter Corrina, siblings Jurgen and Marianne, and many friends. Her remains have been bequeathed to the RCSI as she wished, and a memorial will occur at a later date. Donations in Lieu, if desired, to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland, who greatly enhanced her last year.

SCULLY, (née Power) Noirin (Blackrock, Co. Dublin) January 15, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Michael and mother to the late Tony. She will be deeply missed by her children Barbara, Dave and Jim, her beloved grandchildren Carla, Roisin, Mia, Robert, Zoe, James and Amy and her great-grandchildren Emie and Max. Also deeply regretted by her brothers Brendan and Eamon, son-in-law Paul, daughters-in-law Paula and Jennie, friends and neighbours. May she rest in peace. Funeral Mass at 10am tomorrow (Wednesday) in St. Patrick’s Church, Monkstown followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. The Mass can be viewed online using the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/monkstown. Messages to the family can be left in the Condolences Section on www.irishtimes.com. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to The Irish Wildlife Hospital (irishwildlifehospital.ie). Please respect mask wearing and social distancing protocols at all times.

FRAWLEY MAGUIRE, Carmel (née Conlon ) (Rathfarnham and formerly of Castleknock), peacefully on January 11, 2022 in the kind and excellent care of the staff in Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold Cross. Beloved wife of Dr. Michael Finbarr Maguire and the late John N. Frawley. Predeceased by her sister Martha. Sadly missed by her husband Michael, stepdaughters Noelle, Cliona, Siobhan and Finuala, brother Oliver Conlon, sister Dolores Coldrick, sister-in-law Audrey, brother-in-law Arthur, nieces, nephews, stepgrandchildren, relatives and friends. As per her wishes her remains have been donated to the Royal College of Surgeons. A memorial service will be held at a later date. If desired, in lieu of flowers, donations to Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross. May she Rest in Peace

MICHEL, Vanessa (c/o LauraLynn Children’s Hospice Leopardstown Road Foxrock, Dublin) - Peacefully in St Vincent’s Hospital on January 13. Sadly missed by her loving parents, Brenda and Niall, her brother Steven, sister Juliette, friends and carers at LauraLynn and extended family. Funeral Service at the Unitarian Church St Stephen’s Green at 11.30 on January 19 (Wednesday). For those who cannot attend, the Service will also be streamed online at https://www.dublinunitarianchurch.org/webcam/ Cremation Service to follow at 13.00 in the Victorian Chapel at Mount Jerome, Crematorium. Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu if desired to LauraLynn Children’s Hospice. This is thy hour O Soul; fly free, little bird.

FURLONG, Andrew (Andy) (of Dalkey, Co Dublin) - Peacefully, in the presence of his family at Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross on Thursday 13th January 2022. Beloved son of the late Professor E.J. Furlong and the late Elizabeth Furlong. Dearly loved brother of Margaret Fleming, Raphaela Heaslip, Valerie Furlong-Jam and Timothy. Treasured and much loved and loving uncle and great-uncle. Andrew will be sadly missed by his brothers-in-law Peter, Michael and Habib, his nieces, nephews, extended family and a wide circle of friends and neighbours. The family wish to express their sincere gratitude to all the doctors, nurses and staff at the Blackrock and Harold’s Cross Hospices who took such great care of Andrew and for their kindness and compassion. Reposing at Nichols Funeral Home at Lombard Street East, Dublin 2 on Wednesday 19th January from 3pm – 4.30pm. Social distancing applies. A private cremation will take place on Thursday 20th January. Further details can be read on the RIP Notice for Andrew. Donations, if desired, to The Irish Lung Fibrosis Association www.ilfa.ie